Ready Your Supplies

• Prepare diapering area with diapers, disposable wipes, skin cremes, lotions, disinfectant and paper towels.
   
• Use a changing surface that is non-absorbent.
   
• Put on disposable gloves.
   

Lay Child On the Changing Surface

• Minimize contact with child's soiled clothes and diapers. Remember to keep a hand on baby at all times.
   
• Clean the child's bottom gently from front to back with a fresh disposable wipe.
   
• Throw disposable diapers, paper towels, and diaper wipes into a covered receptacle.
   
• Put soiled clothes and cloth diapers into a plastic bag to be sent home with parent.
   

Diaper the Child

• Clean any spills and soil from table.
   
• Remove disposable gloves.
   
• Wash hands or wipe hands with a disposable wipe.
   
• Place clean diaper on the child.
   

Wash Child's Hands

• Remove child from changing table.
   
• Wash child's hand with soap and water at sink.
   

Clean Diaper Changing Area

• Dispose of any paper liner for table.
   
• Disinfect the table.
   
• Allow the table to air dry.
   

Wash Your Hands

• Wash your hands with soap and warm water at sink for at least 15 seconds.
   
• Use a paper towel to turn off faucet.